[talk] Why did TWICE's Dahyun choose to debut as an actress in "Love Me"? Why did her debut performance receive such high praise?

TWICE's Dahyun makes her acting debut in the Korean drama "Love Me." We'll cover the details, including the synopsis, plot, character, relationship with Lee Si-woo, comments from the production presentation, and exclusive U-NEXT streaming information.

 

 

table of contents   1. What is the drama "Love Me" starring Dahyun? 2. "Love Me" Synopsis: A human love story about family and love 3. What is Dahyun's role as "Ji Hyeon"? 4. Lee Si-woo x Da-hyun | From childhood friends to love 5. Points to note about the film starring Seo Hyun-jin 6. Cast, staff and distribution information summary 7. Q&A | What do you think of Dahyun's acting? Is there a romantic element?

 

1. What is the drama "Love Me" starring Dahyun?

 

"Love Me" (original title: 러브 미) is a Friday drama that began airing on JTBC in Korea on December 19, 2025, and in Japan it is available exclusively for unlimited viewing on the same day as in the US as a U-NEXT original work.

 

This is not the type of drama that draws you in with an exciting setting or sudden twists and turns. Rather, it is a human love story that carefully explores emotions that are an extension of everyday life, quietly depicting universal themes such as "what is family?" and "what does it mean to love someone?" Therefore, although it is not flashy, it has received many positive reviews since its broadcast, such as "it stays in your mind" and "it leaves a lasting impression."

 

For TWICE's Dahyun, this film marks her debut as a full-fledged actress in a field completely different from her singing career, and this choice itself has attracted a lot of attention.

 

 

 

 

2. "Love Me" Synopsis: A human love story about family and love

 

The story centers around an "ordinary family" who, after an accident, gradually become distant from each other. They don't hate each other, nor are they in deep conflict with each other. However, each of them is harboring sadness, regret, and unspoken emotions, and they feel lonely despite living in the same house.

 

The story follows the characters as they gradually come to terms with themselves through love, friendship, and familial love, and as they make steady progress. The story is notable for its careful portrayal of not only love but also relationships between parents and children, siblings, and neighbors, making it easy for viewers to relate to their own life experiences.

 

In particular, the first and second episodes quietly conveyed the message that "no matter how deep the sadness, life itself does not stop," which resonated with many viewers.

 

 

 

 

3. What is Dahyun's role as "Ji Hyeon"?

 

Ji Hae-on, played by TWICE's Dahyun, is a character who occupies a very delicate position in the story. She has grown up with the main character, Seo Jun-seo (Lee Si-woo), since childhood, and while they maintain a family-like distance, she harbors some inexplicable emotions in her heart.

 

Heon is not the type to express his emotions much, and he doesn't go into more detail than necessary. However, he is portrayed as someone who naturally lends a hand when others are in trouble, and shows kindness through his actions. This contrast between his "little words" and "sensitive actions" is what makes the character so appealing.

 

Dahyun herself said at the production presentation that she is "a character who has feelings that she doesn't know whether they are friendship or love," and she expresses the ambiguity and confusion that comes with first love not with flashy acting but with a quiet expression.

 

 

 

 

4. Lee Si-woo x Da-hyun | From childhood friends to love

 

The relationship between Lee Si-woo, who plays Seo Jun-seo, and Da-hyun is one of the emotional axes of this work. The two are childhood friends who grew up together since kindergarten, and because their presence is so natural to each other, it takes time for them to recognize it as love.

 

It was revealed that on set, they repeatedly discussed even the smallest details of their actions and the sense of distance that weren't in the script, in order to make it seem like the two have been together for many years. One iconic scene that shows this accumulation is when Jun-seo opens the refrigerator at Hae-on's house as if it were his own.

 

This relationship also became a hot topic in a couple's photo shoot published in Allure Korea, which received high praise, with people saying, "It's not a fabricated chemistry, it seems like two people who have really spent time together."

 

 

 

 

5. Points to note about the film starring Seo Hyun-jin

The main character, Jun-kyung, is played by Seo Hyun-jin, an obstetrician-gynecologist who has closed herself off and is living in loneliness due to an incident that occurred in her family.

 

Seo Hyun-jin has previously been highly praised for her ability to carefully portray the subtleties of emotion, but in "Love Me" she truly shines in a quieter tone. Her performance, which exudes both strength and vulnerability, is an important element in supporting the realism of the story as a whole.

 

 

 

 

6. Cast, staff and distribution information summary

item	Content
Work name	Love Me (러브 미)
Broadcasting station	JTBC (Friday Series)
Japan Distribution	U-NEXT (exclusive unlimited viewing)
Release date	December 19, 2025
starring	Seo Hyun-jin
Main cast	Yoo Jae-myung, Lee Si-woo, Yoon Se-ah, Jang Ryul, Da-hyun
Direction	Cho Young-min
Screenplay	Park Eun-young, Park Hee-kwon

 

 

 

7. Q&A | Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How is Dahyun's acting evaluated?
A1. Many people have commented that it's hard to believe that this is his first drama appearance, as he appears so natural, and that his silent acting, in particular, is impressive.

 

 

Q2. Does "Love Me" have a strong romantic element?
A2. Rather than intense plot developments, the story is structured to carefully depict the gradual changes in the characters' emotions, and focuses on a calm romance.

 

 

Q3. How did the TWICE members react?
A3. He said that all the members were actively supporting him, worrying about his health during the filming period and telling him that they would definitely watch the broadcast.

 

 

Q4. Is this a drama that even non-idol fans can enjoy?
A4. The film deals with universal themes such as family, love, and growth, and is easy for viewers who are unfamiliar with TWICE to relate to.

 

 

 

 

summary

"Love Me" was TWICE's Dahyun's starting point as an actress, and it is also a human drama that leaves a quiet impression on viewers. The greatest appeal of this drama is that it has been praised not for its flashy buzz, but for the accumulation of emotions.

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